An interface module for transmitting a digital video signal includes: a
transmitting interface unit which is designed to be connected to a host
device for outputting a video signal, and which has a cable connection
consisting of a 4-core optical fiber cable and a 4-core male connector
provided at one end thereof; a receiving interface unit having a cable
connection designed to be connected to a video output display unit and
consisting of a 4-core optical fiber cable and a 4-core male connector
provided at one end thereof; and an optical cable unit for transmitting
TMDS signals consisting of RGB signals and clock signals. The
transmitting and receiving interface units are interconnected by the
optical cable unit. The transmitting interface unit includes a second
integrated circuit outputting identification information (DDC signal)
associated with the video output display unit.